Posts from with duels.

I bought the Heroes 5: Tribes of the East disc and installed it. The problem is that the "Duel" game mode is missing from the menu. I've searched the menu thoroughly, but I can't find it. The game version is 3.1. Could it be that I need some kind of mod? Please, kind people, tell me what to do to play duels.

You need to go to the multiplayer game in the main menu. Choose the multiplayer game option:
- one computer: there is a regular mode, duel, and 3v3 duel. You can even play against yourself here.
- local network (requires internet access): there is also a duel mode here. You need a real opponent here.
- ubi.com server: there are 2 channels for ranked duels and 1 channel for practice duels. You also need a real opponent here.

This 3v3 duel mode is quite interesting. I've tried playing it a few times, but I still don't quite understand the point.

It depends on how you play it. Some manage to win with the Hive against all 3 opponent heroes. It's a very unfair method: the player simply places 2 stacks of their units each turn and attacks with them. Then, when these stacks "deplete," they place the next 2 stacks. And so on, until all your 3 heroes lose.

But seriously, it's a game mode that I don't really understand.

I agree with KillAndAction that 3v3 is a strange mode. There's no balance there, and interesting battles are rare. Usually, after seeing the heroes, everything is clear, and the selection process is tedious. In general, it can't be compared to regular duels, where you have balance, tactics, and a bit of randomness.

By the way, you can create your own hero in the editor.